Category Archives: Computer Utilities

Photo Transfer App – my favorite app of the year from Rehabgadget2go

Photo Transfer App – my favorite app of the year. Rehabgadgets2go shares a favorite photo management app using Wi-Fi and how to use it in the above link.  Use of photos on the iPad is a powerful tool for creating therapy instructions, visual … Continue reading

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Easy Access to Your Google Drive on Your Mobile Device

Do use your Google Drive often? Would you like to be able to access your Google Drive with your iPad or iPhone/iPod? What’s the app for that?  The Google Drive App! Google Drive App  (free) developed by Google provides mobile access … Continue reading

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New Access App from Panther Technology

Panther Technology has created a new access app for individuals with mobility challenges called Panther Connect. Panther Connect app compatible with iPad is currently on sale (50%) for 29.99 for a limit time (thru August 17?). This app provides alternative direct access to the … Continue reading

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OT iTool Kit Tip and Tricks #6 – Using a Bluetooth or Standard Keyboard with Your iPad

Using Keyboards with your iPad This is a repeat post but in lieu of some of the keyboarding app reviews I thought and frequent reference to how to do this I thought I would post this how to use and connect a standard … Continue reading

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Is printing from your iPad at work a source of frustration???

Can you relate to this video? (I can, hugely at school! Watch this it will make you laugh! ) Although our school system is making welcome changes to allow print capabilities this fall, printing and solid wi-fi connectivity can be source of frustration … Continue reading

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iOS 6 Accessibility Features – More Options for Individuals with Disabilities!

iOS 6′s projected upgraded features  for fall, were announced by Apple providing many new exciting features supporting individuals with disabilities. Here is what the Apple.com website previews in their Accessibility overview for the iOS 6 with one of the new features called Guided Access: Guided … Continue reading

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Converting and Transferring Videos for Academic Content on your iPad

One of the iPad’s that I manage is dedicated to a student who is integrated into a 3rd grade classroom. His iPad has apps that support his IEP goals which include math, social, language and early literacy skills along with … Continue reading

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iPad/iPod Camera and Photoshop PE

Both the current  iPad 2 and the 4th generation iPod Touch have camera and video capabilities that are wonderful therapy and documentation tools. How many ways can you use the camera for therapy purposes? gather electronic documentation of student work or performance using … Continue reading

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Splashtop App and Splashtop Remote

Thanks to Suzanne Feit and the QIAT listserv, I was introduced to Splashtop app that can remote into your computer desktop to operate Win based or Mac based software on your iDevice. Suzanne’s example of accessing software as Intellitools Classroom Suite … Continue reading

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